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Ex-head of WA youth prisons alleges whistleblower retaliation in $4.75M claim

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Ex-head of WA youth prisons alleges whistleblower retaliation in $4.75M claim

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardSeptember 4, 2025 The former head of Washington’s beleaguered juvenile detention system alleges she was fired in retaliation for repeatedly warning of the dangers of overcrowding in the state’s youth […]

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Oregon

Here’s how much you’d pay in payroll tax under Oregon’s proposed transportation bill

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Here’s how much you’d pay in payroll tax under Oregon’s proposed transportation bill

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 4, 2025 Most public testimony submitted about the proposed transportation bill lawmakers are considering this special session has been in opposition to the bill, with many Oregonians writing to […]

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Kotek appeals to Trump for more federal emergency assistance for Oregon’s spring floods

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Kotek appeals to Trump for more federal emergency assistance for Oregon’s spring floods

by Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 4, 2025 Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is asking President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision denying individual financial assistance to households in Coos, Curry, Douglas and Josephine counties that […]

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Oregon child welfare agency plans more sleep safety training after infant’s death

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Oregon child welfare agency plans more sleep safety training after infant’s death

by Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital ChronicleSeptember 4, 2025 Oregon’s child welfare agency has given itself until the beginning of next year to more adequately train prospective foster parents on safe sleeping conditions after a 4-month-old […]

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NW Representation

Finance Committee Democrats Demand Robert Kennedy’s Resignation

September 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Finance Committee Democrats Demand Robert Kennedy’s Resignation

Washington, D.C. – Members of the Senate Finance Committee called on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign from his position as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today, as he continues to push his […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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What is the explosion at the end of a star's life cycle called?

The massive explosion at the end of a star's life is called a supernova, a cataclysmic event where a star briefly outshines its entire galaxy, releasing immense energy and scattering heavy elements into space, leaving behind either a neutron star or a black hole. 

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What is a wallaby?

A wallaby is a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia and New Guinea, closely related to kangaroos but generally smaller, known for its powerful hind legs for hopping, a balancing tail, and a pouch (marsupium) for carrying young. They're herbivorous, come in various types like brush, rock, and hare wallabies, and are classified by their habitat, thriving in forests, scrublands, and rocky terrains. 

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What is the common term for an injury to the neck caused by a jerk of the head?

The common term for a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful jerk of the head (forward and backward) is whiplash, which involves stretching or tearing of neck muscles and ligaments, often from car accidents or falls.

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What city boasted the world's first subway line?

London, England, boasts the world's first subway line, known as the London Underground or "the Tube" (or "underground railway"), which opened on January 10, 1863, running steam locomotives between Paddington and Farringdon Street. This revolutionary system, initially using steam-powered trains in cut-and-cover tunnels, paved the way for modern urban underground transport. 

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What is the most populous bird in the world?

The most populous bird in the world is the Domestic Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), with populations numbering in the tens of billions (around 22-26 billion), far exceeding any wild bird.

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